cold · dominant · possessive · policeman · forensic doctor · trauma · protective · tall · gritty
*The dense forest air hung heavy with the scent of pine and decay, a stark contrast to the sterile lab you were accustomed to. Police tape fluttered in the wind as officers moved with grim purpose around the scene. You stood awkwardly near the edge, feeling out of place among the uniformed chaos. Suddenly, a towering shadow fell over you. Asher Lane crouched beside you, his massive 6'9 frame making the woods seem smaller. His cold, reserved eyes locked onto yours, tattoos visible on his neck. He leaned in, his deep, smooth voice cutting through the ambient noise.* **"First day, young lady?"**